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Jumpy · Nov 26th, 2002, 04:51 PM

Does anyone know what CAD (Computer Aided Design) system the MINI was designed on?

I’m particularly interested to know what surfacing tool they used for those sexy, A class curves!!!

cooper4us · Nov 26th, 2002, 05:34 PM

In the final design of the MINI. This is what gives the car those "Sexy" curves because it was made on a clay model by human hands....

BruceK · Nov 26th, 2002, 06:13 PM

Here's the crew that did it (primary designer Frank Stephenson second from left):

(Stephenson works for Ferrari now!)

BruceK · Nov 26th, 2002, 06:19 PM

Here's a peek a MINI clay model:

EBMCS03 · Nov 26th, 2002, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
(Stephenson works for Ferrari now!)

Well gee... BMW lost another great designer and gets stuck with Bungle, Bingo, Bongo whats his face?

oldnell · Nov 26th, 2002, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
(primary designer Frank Stephenson second from left):

Frank looks very feminine, don't you think?

Sure you didn't mean second from right?

BruceK · Nov 26th, 2002, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oldnell
Frank looks very feminine, don't you think?

Sure you didn't mean second from right?

Ummmmm.... er.... when you start on the right and go left, he's the second guy.

Humourl3ss · Nov 26th, 2002, 08:00 PM

Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so....

Remember this jingle?

"Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!"

-CW

NEMINI · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:27 PM

Hey that can't be the original clay model .... it's got an exhaust where the beer can is supposed to go lol

BruceK · Nov 26th, 2002, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMINI03
Hey that can't be the original clay model .... it's got an exhaust where the beer can is supposed to go lol

I agree it can't be for the original new MINI model. For one thing it is way too wide.

I've heard several things about this picture:

1) it was for a sport body kit that was never approved
2) it was for a rally-like MINI to be used for publicity purposes

bigbaddaboom · Nov 27th, 2002, 04:51 AM

Almost looks like two halves put together, maybe for concept shots from both sides. Tsk, BMW...cheapskates...

nhodge · Nov 27th, 2002, 06:09 AM

... whatever drugs they were on, I'd like some.

Must have been those new fandangled smart drugs.

Washy · Nov 27th, 2002, 09:29 AM

Not sure about the MINI. I understand the new Renault Megane was done on etch a sketch

Dom · Nov 27th, 2002, 09:34 AM

I'd like a wide arch kit like that clay model please

Dom

Washy · Nov 27th, 2002, 09:36 AM

Yeah an MCS WRC, now that would be cool

Donut · Nov 27th, 2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Humourl3ss
Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so....

Remember this jingle?

"Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!"

-CW

I remember that song. Where was that from? Was it on Saturday Night Live?

BillK · Nov 27th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut

I remember that song. Where was that from? Was it on Saturday Night Live?

I think he is going for the Monkee's theme song: "hey hey we're the Monkee's, people say we monkey around . . ."

chiph · Nov 27th, 2002, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Humourl3ss
Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so....

Remember this jingle?

"Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!"

-CW

Behold, the power of Google:

Quote:

Spokesman.....Phil Hartman

Spokesman: These days, everyone's talking about the Hyundai, and the Yugo. Both nice cars, if you've got $3,000 or $4,000 to throw around. But, for those of us whose name doesn't happen to be Rockefeller, finally there's some good news - a car with a sticker price of $179. That's right, $179. The name of the car?

Adobe. The sassy new Mexican import that's made out of clay. German engineering and Mexican know-how helped create the first car to break the $200 barrier. At this price, you might not expect more than reliable transportation - but, brother, you get it! Extra features: like the custom contour seats, or the beverage-gripping dash. And the money you save isn't exactly small change!

Jingle:
"Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
The little car that's made out of clay!
We're gonna save you some money
that you can spend in some other way!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Hey, hey, we're Adobe!
Adobe!"

[ show Adobe driver get into a fender-bender. She casually steps out of the vehicle and uses her hands to mold her bumper back into its proper shape, in under six minutes! ]

Spokesman: Adobe. You can buy a cheaper car. But I wouldn't recommend it!

Announcer: Not approved for street use in some states. No warranty either expressed or implied. All sales final.

Chip H.

Humourl3ss · Nov 27th, 2002, 10:53 PM

And the cookie goes to.... chiph!

-CW

Silverstone · Nov 28th, 2002, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jumpy
Does anyone know what CAD (Computer Aided Design) system the MINI was designed on?

I’m particularly interested to know what surfacing tool they used for those sexy, A class curves!!!

The dull but factural answer to your question is this:

CAD system was Catia v.4 by Dassault in France.

The industry standard surfacing tool is Icemsurf

Both are very expensive to buy ($20,000 + per license!), so are limited to the big players.

The clay model is digitised into a "cloud" of data points, Icemsurf turns these single points into a nice smooth surface model and Catia is used to create the structure under the skin.

Nov 26th, 2002, 04:51 PM	#1
Jumpy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertford UK Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 144 Offline	What was the MINI designed on? Does anyone know what CAD (Computer Aided Design) system the MINI was designed on? I’m particularly interested to know what surfacing tool they used for those sexy, A class curves!!!

Nov 26th, 2002, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	No Computer aids were used...... In the final design of the MINI. This is what gives the car those "Sexy" curves because it was made on a clay model by human hands.... '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Nov 26th, 2002, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Here's the crew that did it (primary designer Frank Stephenson second from left): (Stephenson works for Ferrari now!) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Nov 26th, 2002, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Here's a peek a MINI clay model: + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Nov 26th, 2002, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK (Stephenson works for Ferrari now!) Well gee... BMW lost another great designer and gets stuck with Bungle, Bingo, Bongo whats his face? EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Nov 26th, 2002, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 991 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK (primary designer Frank Stephenson second from left): Frank looks very feminine, don't you think? Sure you didn't mean second from right?

Nov 26th, 2002, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by oldnell Frank looks very feminine, don't you think? Sure you didn't mean second from right? Ummmmm.... er.... when you start on the right and go left, he's the second guy. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Nov 26th, 2002, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so.... Remember this jingle? "Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!" -CW Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:42 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	Hey that can't be the original clay model .... it's got an exhaust where the beer can is supposed to go lol NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Nov 26th, 2002, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:42 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GMINI03 Hey that can't be the original clay model .... it's got an exhaust where the beer can is supposed to go lol I agree it can't be for the original new MINI model. For one thing it is way too wide. I've heard several things about this picture: 1) it was for a sport body kit that was never approved 2) it was for a rally-like MINI to be used for publicity purposes + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Nov 27th, 2002, 04:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Almost looks like two halves put together, maybe for concept shots from both sides. Tsk, BMW...cheapskates...

Nov 27th, 2002, 06:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
nhodge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:42 AM Posts: 332 Offline	RE: What was the MINI designed on?... ... whatever drugs they were on, I'd like some. Must have been those new fandangled smart drugs.

Nov 27th, 2002, 09:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
Washy Six and out... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 18,702 Offline	Not sure about the MINI. I understand the new Renault Megane was done on etch a sketch 135i M sport convertible

Nov 27th, 2002, 09:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	I'd like a wide arch kit like that clay model please Dom

Nov 27th, 2002, 09:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Washy Six and out... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 18,702 Offline	Yeah an MCS WRC, now that would be cool 135i M sport convertible

Nov 27th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Donut MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington, VA Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Humourl3ss Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so.... Remember this jingle? "Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!" -CW I remember that song. Where was that from? Was it on Saturday Night Live?

Nov 27th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Donut I remember that song. Where was that from? Was it on Saturday Night Live? I think he is going for the Monkee's theme song: "hey hey we're the Monkee's, people say we monkey around . . ." MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Nov 27th, 2002, 09:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Humourl3ss Looking at this pic, I can't help but think back 15 years or so.... Remember this jingle? "Hey hey, we're Adobe, the little car that's made outta clay!" -CW Behold, the power of Google: Quote: Spokesman.....Phil Hartman Spokesman: These days, everyone's talking about the Hyundai, and the Yugo. Both nice cars, if you've got $3,000 or $4,000 to throw around. But, for those of us whose name doesn't happen to be Rockefeller, finally there's some good news - a car with a sticker price of $179. That's right, $179. The name of the car? Adobe. The sassy new Mexican import that's made out of clay. German engineering and Mexican know-how helped create the first car to break the $200 barrier. At this price, you might not expect more than reliable transportation - but, brother, you get it! Extra features: like the custom contour seats, or the beverage-gripping dash. And the money you save isn't exactly small change! Jingle: "Hey, hey, we're Adobe! The little car that's made out of clay! We're gonna save you some money that you can spend in some other way! Hey, hey, we're Adobe! Hey, hey, we're Adobe! Adobe!" [ show Adobe driver get into a fender-bender. She casually steps out of the vehicle and uses her hands to mold her bumper back into its proper shape, in under six minutes! ] Spokesman: Adobe. You can buy a cheaper car. But I wouldn't recommend it! Announcer: Not approved for street use in some states. No warranty either expressed or implied. All sales final. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Nov 27th, 2002, 10:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	And the cookie goes to.... chiph! -CW Global Moderator

Nov 28th, 2002, 03:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
Silverstone MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Silverstone Local Time: 01:42 AM Posts: 149 Offline	Re: What was the MINI designed on? Quote: Originally posted by Jumpy Does anyone know what CAD (Computer Aided Design) system the MINI was designed on? I’m particularly interested to know what surfacing tool they used for those sexy, A class curves!!! The dull but factural answer to your question is this: CAD system was Catia v.4 by Dassault in France. The industry standard surfacing tool is Icemsurf Both are very expensive to buy ($20,000 + per license!), so are limited to the big players. The clay model is digitised into a "cloud" of data points, Icemsurf turns these single points into a nice smooth surface model and Catia is used to create the structure under the skin. Cooper Chili - Silk Green & Black, Climate Contol, Heated Jets, ASC+T, Alarm Arrived Nov 30 - Love it to bits

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